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Common nettle has an invaluable effect on health. Nettle tea contains many minerals and vitamins necessary for the proper functioning of the human body. It is recommended for pregnant women because it has a beneficial effect on the skeletal and hematopoietic system, it also contains large amounts of vitamin C. Nettle tea is available on the market in the form of tea bags, juice or leaves. Both nettle leaves in the form of tea are used, as well as its root, the extract of which is used in the production of medicines. Nettle tea is considered safe for health and non-toxic
Properties of nettle tea
Nettle tea has been known since antiquity. In the Middle Ages nettle tea was treated as a golden mean, recommending its use in almost all ailments. Nowadays, nettle infusion is successfully used in allergic diseases, infections, prostate problems and inflammations. It is considered that Nettle tea naturally cleanses the body. It is also used in arthritis, hormonal disorders and anemia. Drinking nettle tea speeds up metabolism, which promotes weight loss. It is a diuretic, so drinking it helps in kidney diseases (e.g. kidney stones). Regular drinking nettle tea, due to the high amount of vitamins and minerals in the infusion, strengthens hair and nails. Nettle tea it also contains vitamins B (supporting the nervous system) and K, as well as potassium, calcium, magnesium, silicon and iron. The only contraindication to regular drinking nettle tea there is an allergy on its list, and due to the lack of research, its consumption is not recommended for children.
Try Nettle with Mint – freeze-dried organic tea available at Medonet Market in packages containing 10 bundles of dried fruit.
If you want to regulate the level of vitamins and minerals in the body, you can also try the Herbal Monasterium nettle juice.
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Nettle tea in pregnancy
As one of the few herbs nettle tea It is recommended for pregnant women due to the high content of iron, calcium and vitamins. In addition to the elements mentioned Nettle tea contains many micronutrients, organic acids and amine compounds that ensure health. It is worth continuing to drink nettle tea also after the birth of a child, because i.a. it stimulates milk production. That’s why, that Nettle tea helps to get rid of excess water from the body, reduces swelling in pregnant women, and helps new mothers regain their normal weight.
We recommend the freeze-dried organic nettle tea in which the natural color, aroma and shape of the nettle leaves are preserved. You can also add Szczepanówka nettle syrup to regular tea.
It is best to consult a doctor or pharmacist when taking herbal preparations, because the selection of an appropriate herbal preparation requires as much knowledge as in the case of a chemical preparation. It should be remembered that these types of preparations may interact with the medications taken, posing a threat to our health. Some herbal preparations can have a very strong effect, therefore all recommendations and restrictions provided by the manufacturer should be followed. Pregnant women and nursing mothers must exercise particular caution when using them.
The action of nettle tea
Nettle tea it is most often used as an auxiliary as a therapeutic agent for urinary tract ailments and joint pain diseases. It helps in the treatment of rheumatic diseases and cystitis. Nettle tea It also has cleansing properties for the body, and when used prophylactically, it prevents the formation of kidney stones (by regulating and increasing the frequency of urine excretion). It also treats cystitis.
- Try it too nettle juice
Nettle is also used in the kitchen. Nettle leaves can be a tasty addition to salads, soups, potatoes, bread and tarts. People who like traditional herbal teas are recommended to prepare the infusion for about 20 minutes. Those who are disturbed by the characteristic taste of nettle tea add fruit juices (e.g. raspberry) to the infusion or mix the nettle leaves with the mint leaves just before brewing.
We recommend Nettle leaf available on Medonet Market, which should be used in the form of a tea. You can also drink EKO nettle juice. 1 tablespoon a day is enough.
If you are struggling with cystitis, you can drink nettle infusion only as an adjuvant. Consult your troublesome symptoms with a urologist or internist. Book an appointment online and receive e-Prescription, e-Referral and e-Release in as little as 10 minutes.
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